The inside scoop on “Shrek Forever After,” the final installment of the franchise that put Dreamworks on the map for animation and gave Disney a run for their money has come to a last note. It seems the reviews for the fourth chapter is less than admirable. “Shrek Forever After” has lost much of the simple charm, humor and heart that marked its predecessors.

The question is why? Why would one of Americas fun-loving animated splendors loss its magic? Possibly it could be the new craze of the 3-D era.  The film exploits the sensory stimulation with new technology 3-D, but has the revamp truly helped the film? Actually no, it dazzles the eye with rollercoaster-esque broom chases, but the film lacks the simple values and hilarity of the first three.

Read more…